Early Years Educator - Ozanam House Dublin (Permanent Part Time 15hrs)

St Vincent De Paul (SVP); Dublin; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

SVP Dublin is seeking an Early Years Educator to join the Ozanam House Children & Family team. This permanent part-time role (15 hours/week) runs Monday to Friday 9am–12pm at Ozanam House, Dublin.

The educator supports high-quality early childhood care and education in a safe, nurturing environment. Candidates must have QQI Level 5+ in Early Childhood Care (or equivalent recognised by the DCEDIY) with at least 1 year of experience with preschool children.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5+ in Early Childhood Care (or equivalent recognised by DCEDIY) with at least 1 year of professional experience with pre-school children.
• Strong knowledge of Aistear and Siolta.
• Experience in community or voluntary sector is an advantage.
• Experience working with volunteers and students is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementing age-appropriate activities.
• Support delivery of high-quality early childhood care and education.
• Work closely with Lead Early Years Educators and other team members to support children's well-being.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and nurturing environment in line with policies.

Skills

Good communication

Empathy for children

Initiative & flexibility

Education

QQI Level 5+ in Early Childhood Care

Job description

Early Years Educator - Ozanam House Dublin

Early Years Educator - Ozanam House Dublin (Permanent Part Time 15hrs) Location: Ozanam House, Dublin Salary range:€12,012 per annum; paid monthly Experience: QQI Level 5 or higher in Early Childhood Care (or equivalent and recognised by the DCEDIY) Closing date: Sun, 06 Sep 2026

SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion.

Through its network of volunteers and staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society.

SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas.

The Role: We are currently looking to recruit a Early Years Educator (Permanent Part Time 15hrs per week; Monday to Friday 9am to 12pm) to join our Children & Family team in Ozanam House Community Resource Centre, Dublin. The Early Years Educator role is to support the provision of high-quality early childhood care and education while ensuring a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for all children. Working closely with Lead Early Years Educators, the manager, and other team members, the Early Years Educator plays a key role in supporting individual children and promoting their overall well-being. The role involves assisting with the planning and implementation of age-appropriate, stimulating activities that foster each child's natural development, in line with Siolta, the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education, and Aistear, the National Curriculum Framework. All duties are carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of Ozanam House Early Learning Centre and relevant regulatory standards to ensure the highest level of care and safety.

This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland's largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community.

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required

Candidates must have a relevant third level qualification with experience in the field of Early Childhood Care & Education as follows:

• QQI Level 5 or higher in Early Childhood Care (or equivalent and recognised by the DCEDIY) with at least 1 years of professional experience of working directly with pre-school children in an early years setting
• Good knowledge of underlying principles in early years education including Aistear and Siolta
• Experience of working with this age group in a similar setting
• Experience of working in the community or voluntary sector is an advantage
• Experience of working with volunteers and students is an advantage

Knowledge and Skills

Candidates must also have lots of initiative, enthusiasm and an interest in supporting and empowering young children and families. Strong communication skills. Flexible, enthusiastic and resourceful Enjoy being part of progressive and energetic team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate empathy for young children and their families

Full job description for this role and list of associated benefits can be found here: Early Years Educator - Job Description Dublin

Appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and satisfactory references. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.

SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer TPBN1_IJ